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This 1977 Datsun 280Z 2+2 is finished in blue and powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The seller acquired the car through a BaT auction in September 2015 and has since driven it approximately 2k of its 41k indicated miles. Recent maintenance included a new main seal, starter, alternator, brake master cylinder, radiator, tires, and more. This S30 is offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The current blue finish was said by the car’s previous owner to be the product of an early 2000s refurbishment. The car retains stock badging and 5-mph bumpers, the rear of which was noted as showing corrosion in the 2015 listing.

The 2+2 bodywork carried a distinctive notch over the transition from the rear passenger roofline to the cargo area. Factory 4-spoke wheels wear a matching set of Lexani tires.

Seats are upholstered in black velour with striped blue inserts both front and rear, detailed photos of which are available in the gallery below. The car is equipped with power windows, rear window defogger and air conditioning, the latter of which is said to work well.

The 3-spoke steering wheel fronts twin primary gauges including a 160-mph speedometer and an odometer showing 41k miles. The dash wears an aftermarket cap, and a JVC head unit is fitted in the center stack.

The 2.8-liter L28E straight-six reportedly received a new main seal, idle control valve, EGR valve, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel lines under current ownership. A new starter, alternator, battery, and radiator were also installed, and a tune-up was performed along with a valve adjustment.

The brake master cylinder has been replaced, as has the catalytic converter. The car is said to have passed a California emissions test in recent months.